What are the entry requirements?
The ILEX Legal Secretarial Level 2 qualification.
A good general education and command of English.
A competent user of Microsoft Office Word.
Ability to touch type accurately at about 40 wpm.For further information please contact Shirley Miller on 020 8420 7756. Initial Assessment required for students without a 'ILEX Level 2 Legal Secretaries' QualificationYou will need to achieve a Level 1 or above on an Initial Assessment.
Is there an interview?
Yes, an interview is required and you may have to complete an initial assessment to ensure your skills are suitable for the level of the course.
What can I progress to?
Employment/promotion in a legal secretarial enviroment and learners particuarly keen to pursue a career in Law may also go on to study part-time for the Institute of Legal Executive examinations.For further information contact Shirley Miller on 020 8420 7756.
Where can I get further information?
Please contact Stanmore College on
0208 420 7700.
Unless contacted beforehand, no specialist materials should
be purchased before the start of a course. |
What is the course about?
Unit 1 - Advanced Legal Word Processing and Audio Transcription.
Includes the production of a range of documents and forms and correspondence found in the Probate, Conveyancing, Litigation, Family and Corporate departments in legal offices. Learners will be expected to produce 'mailable' work from complex drafts.
Development of speed, accuracy, proof-reading skills and attention to detail.Unit 2 - Business Skills in the Legal Environment Covers topics such as: diary management, making travel/hotel arrangements, client care, business letter writing, filing systems, organising meetings, preparing bills, statements, petty cash, etc.
Presenting information in different formats, eg; business letter, formal reports, information sheets, presentations, etc.
What are the course outcomes?
To gain the full qualification and a high level of competence in a range of secretarial and administrative skills.Are there any additional requirements? Learners will be required to maintain good attendance and undertake additional private study (approximately 2 - 3 hours weekly).
How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed through a series of assignments which are internally marked by tutors and externally verified by City & Guilds. There is also an externally set and marked proof-reading test. Assignments are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.Is there an examination fee?
Yes (includes awarding body registration fee). |